One in four men in India (who drink) has a problem with alcohol. Most will never receive appropriate treatment, despite presenting with hypertension, gastritis, seizure, or delirium tremens related to alcohol. This Primer builds the clinical confidence to recognise, diagnose, and manage AUD.

Evidence-based self-paced primer on burnout, resilience, and mental health — built from 5 NAMAH ECHO cohorts with 100+ physicians

Addiction care begins with a profound act: engagement, trust and empathy. The counsellor is a mirror to the person struggling with addiction recovery. This primer explores skills in distress tolerance, assertiveness, problem-solving, recognising unhelpful thoughts, Peer influence and how counsellors can sustain their own inner resilience.

Gain practical knowledge on the identification, assessment, and management of cannabis use disorder. Learn evidence-based approaches to screening, brief interventions, and treatment planning. Strengthen your ability to provide informed, patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings.

Build a strong foundation in recognizing and managing common mental, neurological, and substance use disorders. Learn essential principles of assessment, early intervention, and referral pathways. Enhance your confidence in integrating MNS care into routine healthcare practice.

Master the fundamentals of motivational interviewing to enhance patient engagement and readiness for change. Learn practical communication techniques to address ambivalence and strengthen motivation. Apply a collaborative, person-centered approach to support behavior change in clinical practice.

Gain an understanding of the neurobiology of addiction and the pharmacological management of substance use disorders. Learn about commonly used medications, their mechanisms of action, indications, and monitoring considerations. Strengthen your ability to integrate pharmacological treatments into comprehensive addiction care.